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Morez Johnson Jr. or Max Strus

Who Should I Start? - Week 4 • Start New
Morez Johnson Jr.

Morez Johnson Jr.

PF • Dallas Mavericks DAL
Max Strus

Max Strus

SG • Los Angeles Clippers LAC
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Johnson Jr. over Strus

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Johnson Jr. ... 0%

BOTH ... 100%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 15.2
MIN FG% FT% 3P% 3PM 3PA 2PM FTA FTM FGA FGM OREB DREB A/T DD TD PF REB AST BLK PTS STL TO FPTS
65 0.543 0.7 0.256 3.6 1 12 8.9 5.7 21.8 12.4 9.1 9.1 1 0.44 0 11.6 18.5 4.9 0 30.4 1.9 5.1 15.2
MIN FG% FT% 3P% 3PM 3PA 2PM FTA FTM FGA FGM OREB DREB A/T DD TD PF REB AST BLK PTS STL TO FPTS
16 0.571 0.7 0.25 0.9 0 3 2.2 2 5.4 3.1 2.3 2.3 1 0.11 0 2.9 5 1 0 8 1 1 15.6
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Outlook Morez Johnson Jr.

Morez Johnson Jr. vs Nets - Energy Spark Off Dallas Bench

Morez Johnson Jr. remains healthy and operates as a primary frontcourt reserve off the Mavericks' bench behind P.J. Washington. Fantasy interest in the rookie is surging, with his roster rate jumping to 20% following an eye-catching 13-point, 17-rebound performance against Utah. Over his last six games, Johnson is providing efficient energy minutes, averaging 8.7 points on 61% shooting and 5.3 rebounds in 17.7 minutes per contest.

In tonight's home matchup against Brooklyn, our models expect Johnson to log 16 minutes with 8 points and 5 rebounds (15.6 fantasy points) with Dallas favored by 7.5 points. Looking ahead to next week's volume, the Mavericks carry a four-game schedule, making the young forward an intriguing deep-league streaming consideration if his rotational role holds.


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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Strus over Johnson Jr.

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Strus ... 0%

BOTH ... 100%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 20.5
MIN FG% FT% 3P% 3PM 3PA 2PM FTA FTM FGA FGM OREB DREB A/T DD TD PF REB AST BLK PTS STL TO FPTS
74 0.392 0.802 0.39 21.1 7.9 10 3.5 2.6 26.7 10.1 3.2 10.9 3 0.02 0 10.2 14.1 8.8 0.2 30 2.3 3.1 20.5
MIN FG% FT% 3P% 3PM 3PA 2PM FTA FTM FGA FGM OREB DREB A/T DD TD PF REB AST BLK PTS STL TO FPTS
14.6 0.409 0.819 0.371 3.8 1.4 0.6 0.7 0.6 4.9 2 0.7 2.3 2 0 0 1.9 3 1.4 0.1 6 0.4 0.7 12
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Outlook Max Strus

Max Strus vs. Pelicans – Bench Playmaking Role at Intuit Dome

Max Strus enters Sunday healthy and slated for a second-unit role behind Keaton Wagler. His fantasy rostered rate has spiked to 26% after showcasing strong multi-category utility across his first two games with the Clippers. Over that sample, Strus is averaging 10.0 points, 5.5 assists, and 4.5 rebounds in 23.0 minutes, flashing crafty playmaking despite shooting just 29% from the floor.

For tonight's home clash against New Orleans at Intuit Dome, our projection models expect Strus to post 12 fantasy points, six points, and three rebounds in 15 minutes. With a narrow 1.5-point spread and a healthy 226.5 total, game flow should remain competitive. Looking ahead to next week's volume, the Clippers play three games, keeping him on the radar.


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Performance Morez Johnson Jr.
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PPG APG RPG MPG STLS BLKS GP
11.331.337.3319.001.000.333
Season stats based on the past 7 days

PPG APG RPG MPG STLS BLKS GP
8.671.505.3317.670.670.176
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance Max Strus
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PPG APG RPG MPG STLS BLKS GP
10.005.504.5023.001.000.002
Season stats based on the past 7 days

PPG APG RPG MPG STLS BLKS GP
10.005.504.5023.001.000.002
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Morez Johnson Jr.
OWN
20%
+16.22 compared to last week
START
18%
+16.4 compared to last week
OWN/START Max Strus
OWN
27%
+24.59 compared to last week
START
23%
+22.54 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Morez Johnson Jr.
59th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Max Strus
86th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Morez Johnson Jr.

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 59th among PF's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 41st with 140 total points (15.56 avg).
  • He is currently 420 points behind the leader: Victor Wembanyama
  • He is doing much better than most people thought he would.
  • His average points in the past two weeks have increased by 2.4 PPG.
  • Performance Stats

  • Shooting 57.14% from the field this month. Very impressive for a big man.
  • Shooting 25.00% from beyond the arc this month. I'd love to play against him in a game of 'HORSE'.
  • Assists per game numbers are 1.33 apg this month.
  • Rebounds per game numbers are pretty bad for a center / power forward with 4.67 rpg this month.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 9 more games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: PPG: +8, APG: +1.33, RPG: +4.67, MPG: +16.33 STLS: +0.56 BLKS: +0.11
Breakdown Max Strus

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 86th among SG's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 71st with 50 total points (25.00 avg).
  • He is currently 340 points behind the leader: Donovan Mitchell
  • He is doing better than most people thought he would.
  • Performance Stats

  • Shooting 28.57% from the field this month.
  • Shooting 33.33% from beyond the arc this month. Not too good.
  • Assists per game numbers are 1.38 apg this month.
  • Rebounds per game are at 1.13 for the month.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 8 less games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: PPG: +10, APG: +5.5, RPG: +4.5, MPG: +23 STLS: +1 BLKS: EVEN
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Morez Johnson Jr.

No Injury Reported

Injury Max Strus

No Injury Reported

Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups Morez Johnson Jr.
DateOpponentResult
Nov 02VS SACL 100-115
Nov 04@SAL 111-112
Nov 06VS UTAW 112-100
Nov 08VS BKN
PPG APG RPG MPG STLS BLKS GP
10.001.505.7517.251.000.254
Season stats based on this weeks opponents
Matchups Max Strus
DateOpponentResult
Nov 02VS TORL 118-125
Nov 04VS MIAL 116-117
Nov 08VS NO
PPG APG RPG MPG STLS BLKS GP
10.005.504.5023.001.000.002
Season stats based on this weeks opponents
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Morez Johnson Jr.
10.00
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Max Strus
10.49
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up ❱ Career Comparison
Career Morez Johnson Jr.
YEAR TEAM GP M FG% 3P% FT% PPG AST REB BLK STL TO
26-27 DAL 9 16.3 .571 .250 .700 8.0 1.3 4.7 0.1 0.6 1.3
3-YEAR AVG 0 0.0 .0 .0 .0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Totals 9 16.3 .571 .250 .700 8.0 1.3 4.7 0.1 0.6 1.3
Career Max Strus
YEAR TEAM GP M FG% 3P% FT% PPG AST REB BLK STL TO
19-20 CHI 2 2.9 .667 .0 .1000 2.5 0.0 0.5 0.0 0.0 0.0
20-21 MIA 33 12.6 .456 .341 .611 6.0 0.6 1.0 0.0 0.3 0.2
21-22 MIA 78 23.1 .443 .411 .776 10.9 1.4 3.0 0.2 0.5 0.9
22-23 MIA 87 27.8 .410 .354 .881 11.3 2.0 3.3 0.2 0.5 0.8
23-24 CLE 74 31.5 .416 .346 .802 11.9 3.9 4.9 0.4 0.9 1.6
24-25 CLE 54 24.9 .444 .392 .833 9.5 3.2 4.3 0.2 0.5 1.1
26-27 CLE 18 23.4 .452 .405 .810 10.8 1.9 5.2 0.0 0.3 0.9
26-27 LAC 2 23.0 .286 .333 .667 10.0 5.5 4.5 0.0 1.0 1.0
3-YEAR AVG 52 28.5 .426 .369 .810 10.8 3.4 4.8 0.3 0.7 1.3
Totals 408 25.5 .421 .366 .820 10.3 2.3 3.7 0.2 0.6 0.9
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